Ofeq 13, an Israeli synthetic-aperture radar observation satellite, is also referred to as Ofek 13.
Name of Satellite | Ofeq 13 |
Purpose | Earth Observation |
Contractor | Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) |
Country of Contractor | Israel |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 300 |
Class of Orbit | LEO |
Perigee (km) | 300 |
Date of Launch | 28.03.2023 |
Launch Site | Palmachim Launch Complex |
Launch Vehicle | Shavit |
COSPAR Number | 2023-044A |
NORAD Number | 56083 |
The Ofeq 13 intelligence satellite family, which is operated by Unit 9900, was created and constructed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israeli Ministry of Defence and IDF.